Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo S50
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $799 and $390. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 72/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,794,400); the Vivo S50 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Vivo S50
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1794400
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S50 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $390 vs $799
- Better portability (66/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Vivo S50, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 17 points higher (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100, Vivo S50 — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (66/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo S50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 1794400 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $390 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Vivo S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Vivo S50 by 156.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $409. Vivo S50 was $409 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (99/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (92/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (66/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo S50?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo S50?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo S50 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo S50?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo S50?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Vivo S50?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users.